NEW YORK: Hundreds of people staged a protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly.
People from different backgrounds, including Palestinians, participated in the demonstration. Protesters carried placards and banners in support of the Palestinian cause and opposing Israel, while chanting slogans in support of Palestinians.
According to News Agency , large numbers of protesters gathered on streets near the United Nations, affecting traffic flow in the area. Some protesters sat on the road as part of the demonstration, while a heavy police presence was deployed around the area.
Reports said that several people were taken into police custody during the protest. Palestinians, Jewish protesters and members of other communities were among those participating in the demonstration.
Reported By: Mirza Maqbool Baig I Political and Foreign Affairs Journalist
